Name meaning & stats
Elizabeth
Elizabeth means “my God is an oath” (Hebrew origin). 1,238,899 US babies since 1940, peak 1990. Notable Elizabeths are 1.7× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“my God is an oath”
HebrewWell documented
Popular since the 16th century.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1990
1,238,899 US babies were named Elizabeth between 1940 and 2025.
Where Elizabeths end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Writer | 1.2× | High · 177 people |
| Actor | 0.8× | High · 175 people |
| Professor | 1.7× | High · 138 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | High · 125 people |
Among notable women who are professors, Elizabeths show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Elizabeth has a surprise career: 1.8×
Spelling family
Elizabeth is the main spelling
- Elizabeth 96%
- Elisabeth 3%
- Elizebeth <1%
- Elizabet <1%
- Elisabet <1%
- Elizbeth <1%
- Elyzabeth <1%
- Elsbeth <1%
- Elizibeth <1%
- Elysabeth <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1990)